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I swear to the Lord, I still cant see, why Democracy means, everybody but me - Langston Hughes
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"I swear to the Lord, I still can't see, why Democracy means, everybody but me"

- Langston Hughes

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Langston Hughes This quote is written / told by Langston Hughes between February 1, 1902 and May 22, 1967. He was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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